12. Principle of Least Privileged

Principle of Least Privileged

Principle of Least Privilege: is the idea that any user, program, or process should have only the bare minimum privileges necessary to perform its function.

Note - The Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) is one of the most important concepts in this course. It applies to nearly every component you will see in cyber security.

Additional Resources

• Microsoft Principle of Least Privilege

As you can see, the Principle of Least Privilege can apply to nearly anything. By focusing on physical controls, the organization hosting the intern has protected itself from risk by only allowing the intern to access the facility at specific times. Once there, the intern can only access the areas they need to be in to perform their duties.